Semester Abroad Program
International University College offers the opportunity for International students to take full academic semester program, earn and transfer credits toward their major in the home university.
All courses offered at IUC within program delivered in English are open to incoming students. They register for these in the beginning of each semester.
In order to help students with insufficient English language knowledge to adapt to the language of communication at IUC and to smooth their adjustment to the academic standards in place, IUC offers the students the opportunity to join the intensive English language course organized each year prior to the beginning of the academic year. The course begins in August and has duration of four weeks. It is completely free of charge for all exchange and full-time students at IUC.
During the stay the students are offered the opportunity to improve their English language skills in the framework of additional language courses delivered by teachers of the Foreign Languages Department Monday to Friday from 3:30 pm.
To support international students’ integration and participation in local life, a course in Bulgarian language and culture is offered at IUC during the academic year.
International student can enroll for a semester in the following area of study
International Hospitality Management
International Business and Management
Business and Management Studies
Once you submit your application, a student adviser will contact you and explain the next step for your program selection and enrollment process.
Price: 3,600 $ Apply NowBA (Hons) International Business Management
The International Business and Management specialty is accredited by the Bulgarian National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency in the “Economics” academic stream. It is offered in Dobrich and Varna.
Furthermore, the IUC International Business and Management specialty is recognized and accredited by Cardiff Metropolitan University (Cardiff Met), UK, which provides students with the opportunity to receive two Bachelor Degrees upon successful completion of their studies.
Language of instruction: English
Duration of studies: 3 years (6 semesters) Cost per year ( Fall and Spring ) $ 5,600
Diploma: Bulgarian Bachelor Degree from International University College and British BA (Hons) from Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK.
The International Business and Management Programme is intended to serve the needs of the global market for specialists in the field of international business.
The process of globalization as well as the dynamic import and export of goods and services across borders signals the need for well prepared professionals in the field of management and marketing who can be in line with the contemporary, rapidly changing business standards.
The major objectives of this specialty are the preparation of highly skilled specialists with developed business thinking and establishing knowledge and capabilities that are typical for modern business managers.
After graduation young professionals are qualified to occupy positions in the field of strategic management and marketing, international business planning, HR, brand management, sales, finance and in many other realms of global business.
Study modules:
First semester:
Business law and business ethics
Economics and business environment
Marketing and business communications
Foreign languages - First: English for business and management, Second foreign language: English/German/French/Spanish
Second semester:
Research and Statistics
Accounting and finance
Management
Foreign languages - First: English for business and management, Second foreign language (English/German/French/Spanish)
Summer Internship I
Third semester:
Foreign Languages II, English for academic writing
Human resource management and organizational behavior
Marketing communications and marketing research
Consumer behavior
Fourth semester:
E-business
Foreign Languages II English for academic writing, Other Language (English/German/French/Spanish)
Summer Internship II
Capital markets and investments
Branding and intellectual property
Entrepreneurship
Business planning
Fifth and sixth semester:
Strategic Management
International Business and Cultural Diversity
Modern Foreign Language, Culture and Society
IBDiploma or Enterprise project
Managing Change in Theory and Practice
International and Global Marketing
IStrategic Management of Information Systems
Programme Specification
All students in the International Business and Management specialty have two obligatory internships during their education. These internships last between 6 and 11 weeks and are done in tourist organizations such as high class hotel chains, tour operators and tourist agencies. Internships are professionally oriented and aim at development of professional working pattern and provision of financial support to students.
Price: 5,600 $ Apply NowBA (Hons) Business and Management Studies
The Business and Management Studies specialty is accredited by the Bulgarian National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency in the “Economics” academic stream. It is offered in Dobrich and Varna.
Furthermore, the IUC Business and Management specialty is recognized and accredited by Cardiff Metropolitan University UK, which provides students with the opportunity to receive two Bachelor Degrees upon successful completion of their studies in one of the following academic pathways:
Bachelor in Business and Management, pathway: International Business Management
Bachelor in Business and Management, pathway: Marketing
Bachelor in Business and Management, pathway: Law
Bachelor in Business and Management, pathway: Information Systems Management
Bachelor in Business and Management, pathway: HR Management
Bachelor in Business and Management, pathway: Strategy and Enterprise
Bachelor in Business and Management, pathway: Finance
Bachelor in Business and Management, pathway: Sustainability
During the first two years of their education, students who have chosen the Business and Management programme will have core modules such as: Marketing, Management, Economics, Finance, etc. In their last year students will have elective modules, which will allow them to specialize in one of the abovementioned academic fields.
Programme Specification
Language of instruction: English
Duration of studies: 3 years (6 semesters) Cost per year ( Fall and Spring) $ 5,600
Diploma: Bulgarian Bachelor Degree from International University College and British BA (Hons) from Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK.
The role of the Business and Management Studies is the establishment of specialists who possess both theoretical and practical skills which can contribute to the development of modern business environment. The chief aim of this programme is to prepare students to be employed as middle and top managers in different business organizations.
The substantial objectives of the Business and Management studies specialty are the preparation of highly qualified specialists with entrepreneurial business thinking and provision of knowledge and professional demeanor which are typical for the contemporary manager.
The chief advantage of this specialty is the broad preparation in the field of economics and the ability to choose a particular academic pathway of specialization.
Selective specializations after the second year:
- Retail Management
- Marketing
- Finance
- Economics
- Human Resource Management
- Strategy and Enterprise
- Law
Educational purposes of the specialty:
The major focus of this programme is put on the preparation of professionals, who possess a blend of theoretical and practical skills, which can increase their contribution to the contemporary business. The main objective of the specialty is to prepare students to become middle and top managers in various types of business organizations.
Those students who have already graduated from International University College already work for Multinational companies in the private and public sectors. The Business and Management programme is designed in such a way that it provides students with the opportunity to specialize in one of the abovementioned pathways thus making it very useful for career orientation and capitalization on personal strengths. In fact, in the last year of their education students will be able to enhance their own capabilities in the field of studies that is of particular interest to them.
Marketing Pathway:
This pathway is suitable for those students who are interested in the studies related to investigation and research of various international markets; clients and their motivation and buying behavior. In addition, this pathway emphasizes on the successful marketing strategies and the contemporary market practices. During this course students acquire major understanding and skills required for specific aspects of marketing management. Those students who successfully complete this course will be competent and knowledgeable enough to occupy positions in the field of: marketing; advertising; market research; sales; product portfolio management, Public Relations and Business & Management.
Human Resource Management Pathway:
An international company plans to outsource its business to another country. What are the procedures concerning this relocation? What type of personnel does the company need? What qualities are necessary for completing tasks? The Human Resource Management Pathway teaches students how to cope with these issues in an effective way. The specialists in the field of Human Resources play an increasingly important role in the management of organizations of different nature. In fact, every manager regardless of their department is responsible for their subordinates and generally for the people who work in the organization and the quality of work they display. The Human Resources pathway prepares students for managerial positions in various industries and government organizations on international level. Those who graduate this course will have knowledge both in the field of economics/trade and legal procedures.
Strategy/Enterprise pathway:
Enterprising and strategic management is a pathway with rich traditions in the preparation of students for their professional success in the field of business planning and the market entry strategies for a particular market. This pathway offers students excellent preparation in corporate strategies and marketing management in an international context. Last, but not least during their education in the framework of this course students learn how to identify, analyze and implement marketing approaches in accordance to major characteristics of the host country’s micro and macro environment.
Finance pathway:
Finance is one of the fundamental functions of every company and every economy. In Bulgaria, for example, financial services represent a bigger portion of GDP compared to manufacturing. This tendency results in significant interest in the field of finance as a chief part of undergraduate education. The prestige financial positions offer brings even bigger interest to this pathway. The majority of students who follow this pathway receive a lot of new knowledge during their internships in various financial institutions and financial departments in national and international companies.
Law pathway:
In this pathway students emphasize on international judicial cases in the contemporary context of Bulgaria as a host country of increasing amount of foreign direct investment. In addition, the course includes introduction to the activities of the European Court of Justice, UN, European Commission, the Hague Tribunal and many other European and World institutions. Students also focus on prevention of international conflicts, arbitrage, public crime responsibility and others.
The major skills and capabilities which help students be competitive on the labor market following one of the abovementioned pathways are:
- Good knowledge of languages,
- Teamwork ability,
- Good communication skills,
- Capability of analyzing information
- Good oral and verbal expression/ eloquence,
- Ability to learn new concept and apply them,
- Planning and organizing capabilities,
- Persistence, obstinacy, self-education, analytical and critical thinking,
- Decision making capabilities,
- Flexibility and entrepreneurship
The needs of the labor market for students who have studied in multi-disciplinary business and management academic conditions are increasing swiftly. Given the fact that many organizations require teamwork in teams of various nationalities, the IUC students are very well prepared to meet this challenge. In addition, the career growth opportunities are excellent in national and international aspect of business.
The successfully graduated students from this specialty possess a serious background in the field of management and good understanding of the principles, methods and mechanisms of managing and decision making on a top management level. Graduates possess a clear vision of strategic managerial approaches, which can help them reach top management positions in various national and international corporations. Furthermore, graduates have solid knowledge of different business communication methods; market segmenting methods and ways of product and brand positioning.
The choice of one of the specializations combines practical and theoretical experience for establishment of professional skills in one of the fields depending on the plans for career growth of every student.
All students in this specialty have two obligatory internships during their education. These internships last between 6 and 11 weeks and take place in International Business organizations.
Internships are professionally oriented and intend to develop business skills and provide financial support to students taking part in them.
Price: 5,600 $ Apply NowBA (Hons) International Tourism Management
The International Tourism Management specialty is accredited by the Bulgarian National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency in the “Economics” academic stream.
Furthermore, the IUC Business Information Systems specialty is recognized and accredited by Cardiff Metropolitan University (Cardiff Met), UK, which provides students with the opportunity to receive two Bachelor Degrees upon successful completion of their studies.
Language of instruction: English
Duration of studies: 3 years (6 semesters) Cost per year ( Fall and Spring ) $ 5,600
Diploma: Bulgarian Bachelor Degree from International University College and British BA (Hons) from Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK.
The International Tourism Management programme provides an understanding of the nature and role of tourism as a major global activity which makes significant contributions to the economies of developed, emerging and less developed countries.
In order to help you explore and prepare for a career in this diverse industry, the Tourism Management courses provide a blend of core knowledge that reflects the economic, environmental and social context and practice of tourism with rigorous management underpinning throughout the course.
Study Modules:
First semester:
Economics
Business environment
Principles of tourism marketing
Business communications
Foreign Languages - First language English for business and tourism, Second foreign language (English/German/French/Spanish)
Second semester:
Research and Statistics
Information technologies
Introduction to accounting
Introduction to finance
Foreign languages
Summer Internship I (double module)
Third semester:
Management
Human resource management
Introduction to tourism
Tour operators, travel agents and passenger transport
Foreign Languages II English for academic writing, Other Language (German/French/Spanish)
Fourth semester:
Compulsory modules:
Destination marketing and management
Managing tourist resources
Elective modules:
Entrerpreneurship
Project management
Special interest tourism
Business planing
Foreign Languages II
Summer Internship II (double module)
Fifth and sixth semester:
Compulsory modules:
Tourism ethics
Tourism culture, power and identity
Strategic management
Dissertation or Enterprise project
Elective modules:
Branding and advertising
Public and Media relations
Corporate finance
Employability and career development
Employee resourcing
Field study 3
Festivals and cultural events
Conferences, Exhibitions and Corporate events
All students in the International Tourism Management specialty have two obligatory internships during their education. These internships last абоут 10 weeks and are done in tourist organizations such as high class hotel chains, tour operators and tourist agencies.
Internships are professionally oriented and aim at development of professional working pattern and provision of financial support to students.
Price: 5,600 $ Apply NowBA (Hons) Hospitality Management
The Hospitality Management specialty is accredited by the Bulgarian National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency in the “Administration and Management” academic stream.
Furthermore, the IUC Hospitality Management specialty is recognized and accredited by Cardiff Metropolitan University (Cardiff Met), UK, which provides students with the opportunity to receive two Bachelor Degrees upon successful completion of their studies.
Language of instruction: English
Duration of studies: 3 years (6 semesters) Cost per year (Fall and Spring) $ 5,600
Diploma: Bulgarian Bachelor Degree from International University College and British BA (Hons) from Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK.
The Hospitality Management specialty is designed to provide a wide array of skills and knowledge, which are necessary for every manager in the field of tourism.
These capabilities provide graduates with excellent career growth opportunities in an international context. They serve as an excellent starting point for students who intend to reach TOP management level in broad aspects of the tourism industry both in Bulgaria and on an International level. The majority of the graduates from this specialty occupy middle and top management positions in multinational tourist organizations working as hotel managers, F&B and Front Office Managers, Senior Administrators, Marketing Managers and many others.
The chief aim of this specialty is the preparation of highly qualified specialists with developed business thinking and excellent knowledge and professional behavior, which are typical for successful managers:
- Good command of foreign languages
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Analytical and Interpretative skills
- Planning skills
- Decision making skills
- Resourcefulness and flexibility
What are the study modules?
First semester:
Introduction to Hospitality Management
Economics and Business Environment
Marketing and Business Communications
Foreign Languages - First language - English for business and tourism, Second foreign language - English/German/French/Spanish
Second semester:
Research and Statistics
Accounting and Finance
Introduction to Tourism and Management
Foreign languages
Summer Internship I (double module)
Third semester:
Foreign Languages II: English for academic writing, Other Language (German/French/Spanish)
Human resource management and Organizational Behavior
Event management
Hotel operations management
Fourth semester:
Marketing communications and marketing research
Tour operations, travel agents and passenger transport
Entrepreneurship
International hotels development and management
Foreign Languages II
Summer Internship II (double module)
Fifth and sixth semester:
Strategic Management for Hospitality, Tourism, Leisure and Events
International Food and Beverage Management
Current Issues in Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management
Diploma or Enterprise project
Corporate finance
Electronic Commerce
Branding, Advertising and Contemporary Consumption
Advanced Food Hygiene
Modern Foreign Language, Culture and Society
Programme Specification
All students in this specialty have two obligatory internships during their education. These internships last between 6 and 11 weeks and take place in tourist organizations such as high class hotel chains, tour operators and tourist agencies. Internships are professionally oriented and aim at development of professional working habits and provision of financial support to students.
Price: 5,600 $ Apply NowMBA Master of Business Administration
The accreditation awarded to International University College by Cardiff Metropolitan University (Cardiff Met), UK establishes us as their strategic partner in Eastern Europe. At IUC, Bulgaria you are able to study the prestigious Cardiff Met's MBA programme that provides students with a comprehensive background in all aspects of business and management, while also providing an opportunity to focus on a specialist area of strategic management, managerial accounting and global marketing.
Cardiff Met, previous known as UWIC is a British University with over 150 years of history. Its Management Faculty is the biggest MBA Faculty in Great Britain. IUC is the only accredited Bulgarian institution of higher education that can provide the Cardiff MetMBA programme.
The accreditation of International University College makes it the only Higher Education Institution in Eastern Europe, which provides the prestigious MBA programme of Cardiff Metropolitan University (Cardiff Met), UK.
Study location: International University College, Varna campus or Sofia campus, Bulgaria
Language of instruction: English
Duration: 3 semesters (1 calendar year)
Start date: 2018 October 3rd
Degree: British Master Degree (Master of Business Administration) issued by Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK
Application documents: Filled out application form (Guide to completing application form), valid Bachelor Degree diploma and a proven record of English language knowledge (B2 level at least) according to the European language framework.
Application deadline: 15 September (EU member states) and 15 July (non-EU member states)
The British accreditation that has been granted to International University College by the prestigious Welsh University – Cardiff Metropolitan University (Cardiff Met), UK justifies the opportunity to study the full course of the high status MBA programme in Bulgaria.
Tuition Fees: For EU member states - $ 5,600; scholarships of up to $ 1,000 are available.
For non-EU member states - $ 6,800; sholarships of up to $ 1,000 euro are available*.
*The scholarships are valid only for Varna.
Programme features
The MBA programme takes a strong international perspective in all areas. The MBA will provide you with evidence of personal dedication and commitment, an international orientation, development of inter personal skills, presentation and communication skills and greater confidence in your overall managerial abilities. The combination of theory and its practical application provides you with problem solving management skills of immediate and enduring value.
The essentials of the MBA programme are built around the gathering and consolidation of leadership, decision making, communication and analytical skills which are substantial for every successful manager. Last, but not least the programme is designed for working people and therefore studies take place during the weekends, which means that you may study and work simultaneously. Classes are offered on Fridays and Saturdays which facilitate travelling and accommodation.
The education process
Lectures are fully taught in English. All lecturers have been officially approved by UWIC. There are many guest lecturers who will teach you during the course.
MBA students come from different cultures, industries and diversified backgrounds although working experience is not compulsory for admission. Those students bring a fusion of experience, cultural variety, and extensive knowledge to the classroom. This diversity not only enhances the value of the studies, but it also enriches the discussion, forums and seminars that take place during lectures. Furthermore, the contacts with those people may result in long term professional collaboration and business activities.
Study modules
Core modules:
People & Organisations
Accounting for Decision Makers
Marketing
Supply and Operations Management
Strategic Management
Dissertation/Start-up a business/Proposed Project
Elective modules:
Project Management Theory and Practice
Project Management Case Studies
Finance for International Business
Capital Markets and Derivatives
Panaging People in a Global Context
Leadership and Developing People
Product Development Management
Managing the Product Development Process
Buyer behaviour and Relationships in a Global Context
Strategic Global Marketing
Health Cognitive Informatics
Health Sector Project Management
MBA Dissertation:
The dissertation, which comprises three of the MBA's nine modules, is an intellectually challenging piece of individual management research, that gives students with the knowledge, capabilities and competencies of today’s successful managers.
NEW: Specialist Pathways:
It is now possible to achieve a specialist MBA that allows you to show this specialisation in brackets after the award. For example MBA (Project Management)
The specialist MBA is awarded upon completion of two specialist modules and a dissertation to be undertaken in the specialist area. The specialist pathways, with their compulsory modules are:
MBA Project Management
MBA Product Development Management
MBA Health Sector Management
MBA Marketing
MBA International Finance
MBA Human Resources
In order to run the specialist pathways a group of minimum 10 people per pathway is required.
Why should we choose the MBA programme?
The MBA programme enhances the essential managerial skills and capabilities. MBA graduates are in very high demand and the MBA diploma exemplifies professionalism and competitive advantage that are respected from all multinational companies worldwide.
MBA at IUC, Bulgaria
All in all, a MBA degree makes you stand out from the other graduates. It will provide you with the competences, capabilities and knowledge that go beyond simple studies. The MBA diploma will facilitate your pursuance of international career. It will extend the skills you have gained throughout your Bachelor Degree to a greater degree. Huge corporations value more specified and vocational skills of students, which you may obtain through the MBA programme.
Price: 5,600 $ Apply NowHousing & Student Life
Starting 2013-2014 academic year students in Dobrich can benefit from the new
dormitory at IUC. It is located in the city center and 10 minutes walking
distance from the IUC building. Each apartment dorm has 3 rooms. The price
of the room varies between 80-120 Euros depending on the size of the room.
There are 2 or 3 beds in every room. The price does not include the cost of
water, electricity and gas. Rooms are furnished and the kitchens are
equipped with stoves. For each additional device such as TV or a mini
fridge the students will be charged separately.
IUC offers accommodation in several locations in Dobrich.
The main dormitory of the IUC is located in the city park at around 300
meters from the IUC building. The rooms feature refrigerator, electric
kettle, TV set, air conditioning (optional). Accommodation is offered in
single and double rooms. The cost is approximately 5 EUR/day per student in
a double room and includes all utility fees (electricity, heating, water,
etc). The building also houses the "Ben the Bear" restaurant, which is
available for students to visit.
One of the wings of the IUC building is equipped with a ramp and an
elevator for people with disabilities. All guest rooms feature in IUC’s
main building have free wi-fi connection, central heating system,
refrigerator, private bathroom. The rooms are subject to availability.
Alternative accommodation is available in proximity to IUC based on student
demand. We will try to provide accommodation for all students who have
booked it in advance.
If you want to live in a private apartment in the centre of Dobrich, it
would not be difficult to find an appropriate place in the area surrounding
IUC at a reasonable price. Since everything a young person may need can be
found in the centre of the city, you would not need to pay for
transportation.
Hotels in Dobrich:
1) Bulgaria Hotel Complex (four-star) - it offers 290 beds, two
restaurants, bars, and a swimming pool
2) Sport Palace Hotel (three-star) - it offers 100 beds, a restaurant, two
bars, a fitness hall, etc. 3) Villa Di Poletta
4) Dobroudzha Hotel (three-star).
5) Rezidentsiyata Hotel and Restaurant.
However, we recommend to new students to utilize the accommodation options
offered by IUC in order to get familiar with the place.
Currently students of IUC can join the following clubs and societies:
Sports Club, Dancing Club, Club in Journalism and Writing. In 2012 IUC
students in the tourism and hospitality programmes established the
Hospitality Industry Travel & Tourism Society, HITTS.
IUC is committed to multiculturalism, diversity and to a culture of peace.
The Marketing Department and the International
Cooperation Department encourages international
students to interact closely with the their fellow students and to
familiarize them with their cultures through all forms of creative art,
music, singing, dancing and food. In this way a taste of the world is
offered to local and international students. The International Students
week at IUC is organized traditionally in November and includes a series of
cultural events and culinary adventures.
Travel Documents
PASSPORTS
All locations for our programs require that students have a passport. To obtain a passport for the first time, you need to go in person to one of 7,000 passport acceptance facilities located throughout the United States with two photographs of yourself, proof of U.S. citizenship, and a valid form of photo identification such as a driver's license.
VISAS
While each country has its own specific requirements, issuance of a student visa generally requires verification of enrollment in a foreign institution of learning, a financial statement guaranteeing the student will have access to adequate funds during their stay, and other forms or documents required by the consulate.
Obtaining a student visa may be a timely process therefore the application should be started as early as possible. Upon acceptance into the programs, each student should immediately print the Student Visa Application Guidelines and the Consulate Visa Application. Study Abroad Europe cannot intervene for students who do not acquire appropriate passports or visas
Non US Citizens and students not residing in the US should contact their nearest Bulgarian Consulate and follow their directions for obtaining a student visa. Students may request the necessary documents from our office.
For visa information relating to your specific study abroad location, please refer to the required readings in your Study Abroad Europe account (you must have started an application)
OTHER INFORMATION
Getting the proper documents for travelling abroad is essential. Below are links from the US State Department website:
Fees & Deadlines
Study Abroad Programs $ 4,050 ( tuition and housing )
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Semester Hospitality Mangement
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Semester Business Adminsutration
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Summer Programs
Bachelor Programs in cooperation with Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK $ 5,600 ( per year)
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BA (Hons) Hospitality Management
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BA (Hons) International Business Management
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Bsc (Hons) Business Information Systems
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BA (Hons) Business and Management studies
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BA (Hons) International Tourism Management
Master Degree Programs $ 5,600 ( for one year0
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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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MSc Tourism Management
English Courses TBA, contact us
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Preparatory Year of English
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English Summer Academy
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English Language Courses
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Pearson Test of English
Questions & Answers